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Somchem · Ball

S121

Fast Somchem ball pistol/shotgun powder.

Manufacturer
Somchem
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#12
Category
Fast
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Pistol
Origin
South Africa
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #12 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

.38 Special9mm Luger.45 ACP12 Gauge

By cartridge

.38 Specialalso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1
9mm Lugeralso used: No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye
.45 ACPalso used: No. 1, S065, RS10
12 Gaugealso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1

Similar burn rate

#12N330Vihtavuori#12Green DotAlliant#12ASVectan#12CSB3Maxam#11No. 4Accurate

Supply & handling

Availability (US)
Limited
Shortage-prone
No
Suppressor-friendly
Yes
Flash-suppressed
No

About this powder

Somchem S121 is a fast-burning South African ball powder for 12-gauge target loads and light pistol applications. Very limited US availability — primarily used in South Africa and surrounding markets.

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Sources & provenance

  • ManufacturerSomchem — Somchem — published load/burn-rate data